ian craney
 

is on a free for huddersfield ... could we get him back or not

Re: ian craney
 

Why ??????????? why would we want him back for? :confused:

Tho if Rob Elliot is available then that would be a YEHH! A good goalie is what we need :D

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After his last spell here, no thanks - not even for free

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He is class, way to good (when the team plays a formation to suit his style - aka attacking central midfielder) for league 2, but will his wage demands be to high for us? The perfect replacement for losing bobby grant.

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Dav how is he the perfect replacement for losing Bobby? They are two completely different players!!! One is a young striker/left winger, one is a 20 odd year old attacking central midfielder who is consistency wise the twin of John Miles!!!! Both offer flashes of brilliance (Bobby & Craney) but in completely different ways. Also one is a lithe, fit, jinky running, hungry footballer, the other is just plain hungry, and his arse should have its own postcode!!!

As you can probably gather from my post, I'm not Mr Craneys biggest fan!!!

Re: ian craney
 

You need to pay a visit to your doc's and get your medication changed. I'm with sparkie on this. Craney is/was an overweight, lazy, idle and no doubt overpaid prima donna.

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yer too diplomatic yerself, my opinion would lead to a ban.:D

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No chance jimmy ryan or luke joyce on there day hands down... craneys best days at asfc have been and gone

Re: ian craney
 

Craney is class.
I take the point he can go missing in games, but that is often because teams realise his ability and man mark/pressure him on the ball.
The comparison to John Miles is a non starter - different role and style of play.
The compariosn with Bobby Grant is justified. This season, with Miles being generally off-form it has been Grant who has provided the genius.
Sadly, I expect Grant to be on his way along with Symes. Thus, Ian Craney with his creative brain and play making ability can be the inspiration who can provide the killer ball in the final 3rd and supply a fair share of long distance shots.

I know Craney didnt ignite the team a much second time round, but you must understand we where a very slow forward line with Mullin and McEvilly at the start of the season. If Craney playing behind them was snuffed out and man marked, there was no plan B other than hit it long.
With a forward line with some pace who can stretch defenders, an Ian Craney with space in behind is deadly in league 2.

I cant believe the Ian Craney doubters out there cant admit the guy has talent and lots of it. He may not aways be the hardest worker, but he does have the talent.

I will be suprised if Morecambe dont go in for him? Is he still injured?

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Unfortunately, if Craney were to deliver a killer pass in the first five minutes, he would think the days work was done, and spend the rest of the afternoon, standing there in midfield admiring his genius.

Re: ian craney
 

Why look for old talent be nice to have some new upcoming class acts playing footy for stanley - surely:D

Re: ian craney
 

spot on.

the reason why chris turner is essential.

Re: ian craney
 

I agree dav007, Turner needs to be given more of a shot to return him back to normal service think he's overlooked a lot lately for full matches.
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Re: ian craney
 

Time to forget players coming back the only exceptions to that rule would be Brett Ormerod or Gary Roberts

I would term Craney a luxury player who can turn a game in the blink of an eye but can also as fast become a passenger and ineffective during a game.

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i think the irony of the whole scenario is that the minute Craney's head were turned by his agent after the departure of Gaz Roberts it has seriously gone down hill! God bless those lovely caring agents!

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i meant his career has seriously gone down hill ........think i need an agent! or has his head gone downhill ala Van Nistelrooy?

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Nay, Nay and thrice nay - old boys should be just that, old boys (only exception for me would be Brett Ormerod and either Darren or Rob from Charlton). First time here Ian was sensational, second time, a squad player not disimilar to John Miles i.e. went missing in action during games, with the occasional flash of brilliance. Personally, I would be looking in the direction of Crewe who have just released a 26 yr old left back for free (sorry cannot remember the name). Time to refresh the team by getting rid of the deadwood and bringing in some new faces.

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[quote=Outback Ozzy;80880 Personally, I would be looking in the direction of Crewe who have just released a 26 yr old left back for free (sorry cannot remember the name). Time to refresh the team by getting rid of the deadwood and bringing in some new faces.[/quote]
Name of Jones, was captain. Came from Exeter for 65 grand.

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Billy Jones - Crewe - details and stats | soccerbase.com

Hasn't played since October. Long term injury, perhaps?

Re: ian craney
 

jones dead wood thats why hes out the door .. craney can come back on lower money only ... get him on as player coach for youth team

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some thing like cook was

Re: ian craney
 

Looks like he simply fell out of favour with Dario Gradi as he stated that he wanted to leave the club in November.

Sky Sports | Football News | League 2 | Crewe Alexandra | Billy Jones

Re: ian craney
 

his contract runs out, end of season, would make him a freebie? Billy Jones that is.

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From what I have seen of Billy Jones this season, he would be a good addition to the squad at LB. All depends on cash though I would have thought.

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it's a name touted in the echilons well above us for a few seasons now so if we could get him would be a steal. If rehab is the issue i'm sure Coley and Jim could sort it ala Symsey